So that was a large one then, as the ??? said to the ??? (I'm a Guardian hack, my double entendres are neither gender nor orientation specific). 1600+ posts at the time of writing and a sheer nomming frenzy. I know that these threads can sometimes be difficult to navigate or chat in, but they do turn up a ton of good music. My own lil Spotify sub-playlist has 43 tracks on it alone.

Anyway, now Tell Me How U Want 2 B:

The Small Faces – Tin SoldierGreat intro, the keyboard line, the change of pace, almost the platonic ideal of a rock and roll intro. Though not quite, cos that would be pretentious.

Lou Reed – Sweet Jane (Rock'n'Roll Animal version)Here's the sound of musicians enjoying themselves, even better, the sound of musicians collaborating. Favourite bit is about 2.45 in where Wagner and Hunter almost introduce the hook, but not quite...

The Beatles – Hard Day's NightZedded so couldn't make the A-list. But worth acknowledging for its difference, if nothing else. A single chord! Fancy that.

Pogues – FiestaIt's another good idea intro – play the song, but at half pace, lulling listeners into a false sense that it will turn out be something other than a RIGHT OLD ROISTER-DOISTER

Death Cab for Cutie – I Will Possess Your HeartA spaced-out jam over a bubbling bassline that continues for four-and-a-half minutes, this is an entrancing intro.

Prodigy – FirestarterThis is similar I think to Massive Attack's A-lister, a really condensed, impactful intro almost bursting at its seams. This is what computers can do for you.

Led Zeppelin – Immigrants SongThis B-listing is in tribute to Philip Glenister and his god-awful cameos on those M&S ads – a reminder of happier times.

The Angels – My Boyfriend's Back"And when I wouldn't go out with you you said things/That weren't very nice"

Welcome To Jamrock – Damian Marley"Out in the streets, they call it murder". Can you spot the difference between these two spoken intros?

Keith Jarrett – Koln concert part 1Probably the most beautiful piece of music I listened to this week. However my critical vocabulary, indeed my critical understanding, is too limited to tell you exactly where the intro is.

On to the next one. It's fresh starts, chosen to synchronise with the advent of 2010. Yes, this theme will not be columnised until the first of January. I propose therefore that the thread can and should be a more leisurely affair and I will take nominations up until Monday 28 December. Or when the blog software closes comments, whichever comes first. As for content, it's about second chances, new resolve, a different direction. I'll be around to answer questions on Friday 18.

Finally, I'd just like to extend my best wishes to everyone this Christmas Yuletide Winterval. It's been a real pleasure and a privilege to muck in with you these past months. I'm looking forward to playing on in 2010.

The rulebook:DO NOT post more than a third of the lyrics to any one song.DO post your nominations before midday on Monday if you wish them to be considered.DO post justifications of your choices wherever possible.DO be nice to each other!